Cop's 'Rage Cage' | Fire Destroys Subway | Drive-Thru Vapes Nixed: IL Business news

This week in Illinois business news, a local police officer opens up a rage room; a fire completely guts a local Subway; and a proposed drive-thru vape shop gets denied.

Additionally, a local animal rescue is being forced to find a new facility after it was told it couldn't remain at its current space.

Check out this week's top headlines for Illinois business news on Patch:

• Proposal For Vape Shop With Drive-Thru Voted Down
• Police Officer Tyrell Hundley Opening New Business Called Rage Cage In 2026
• Subway Restaurant Not Approved For Occupancy After Fire
• 'A Turning Point': Wags 2 Wishes To Move To New Facility

The Bottom Line:

• A unique type of farm, specializing in Hydroponic Microgreens, is set to open this month in the North Shore.
• Despite pleas from his family, a Humboldt Park sub shop owner was deported Thursday after decades in Chicago.

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